Location: Alma, South Central, Colorado, USA (12 miles from Breckenridge; 90 miles from Denver)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Beautiful mountain home tucked in the woods at the end of scenic Placer Valley. Enjoy spectacular views of 14,000 ft. Mts. Lincoln and Bross from the great room, and from the private outdoor hot tub on the patio off the master bedroom.
The great room, located on the upper floor, has wood floors, vaulted tongue-and-groove wood ceiling with exposed log beams, wood-burning fireplace, and miles of glass facing south and west. Very comfortably furnished, with two sleeper sofas and two Lazy Boy recliners. Relax after skiing or hiking while enjoying high definition television on the large, wall-mounted flatscreen TV. Check your email or surf the web from anywhere in the house with high-speed wireless Internet. Or just sit in front of the fire and read a book. There is even a piano!
Three bedrooms and two full baths on the ground floor comfortably sleep two couples and three or four children, with additional sleeping available on the sofas upstairs. The entranceway stores skis and boots. The house has radiant floor heating throughout.
The master bedroom is ensuite. There is a very private patio with hot tub facing the mountains. Built into the custom cabinetry is a gas fireplace (just flip the switch next to the bed) and a hidden plasma television.
The modern kitchen is fully equipped, and even has sharp knives! There is an island with the stove facing outwards into the dining area and great room for optimal entertaining. The dining table seats eight comfortably.
The home is just over Hoosier Pass, 12 miles south of Breckenridge, one mile from State Highway 9 on County Road 4. Although the road and drive are well-maintained, four-wheel drive is recommended in winter.
We are just 20 minutes to the varied terrain of Breckenridge, 45 minutes to Keystone and Copper Mountain, and one hour to Arapahoe Basin and Vail. There are excellent ski tours on Hoosier Pass and in the Mosquito Range for the Nordic enthusiasts. We love to ski hard all day and then return to the peace and beauty of our private mountain home.
Our (smoke-free) home is perfect for an active family vacation, including excellent alpine, cross-country skiing, or world renown ice climbing in the winter, and mountain climbing, biking, fishing, golfing, and rafting in the summer. Or, the seclusion and setting are perfect for a romantic getaway (there have been two weddings and several honeymoons celebrated in our cabin). This is what the Colorado mountains are all about!
Feel free to email regarding any additional questions.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace: Firewood is provided.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Private Hot Tub
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: There is a large, high level deck off the Great Room. There is a private patio with a hot tub off the Master Bedroom.
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): High speed satellite wireless throughout the house
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Holiday Season .... Dec 19-Jan 04 .. $325/nt .. $2100/wk
Ski Season ........ Jan 05-Apr 10 .. $225/nt .. $1400/wk
Spring . . ........ Apr 11-May 29 .. $175/nt .. $ 1050/wk
Summer ............ May 30-Sep 15 .. $200/nt .. $1225/wk
Fall .............. Sep 16-Nov 20 .. $175/nt .. $ 1050/wk
Early Ski Season .. Nov 21-Dec 18 .. $200/nt .. $1225/wk
2-nt minimum, 4-nt during Holiday Season, $100 cleaning fee, no pets.
Check-in: 3 pm. Check-out: 10 am. 25% deposit; Security deposit. Paypal accepted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Summer in the mountains - Placer Valley, CO Vacation Rental near Breckenridge
- Great room looking west and south - Placer Valley, CO Vacation Rental near Breckenridge
- Dining area and kitchen - Placer Valley, CO Vacation Rental near Breckenridge
- High level deck
- Great room, piano
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Pretty View But High Altitude, November 5, 2008 By Carol Reese (Mexia, Texas) Great place to stay, secluded, beautiful views, great fireplace and hot tub. Really a nice great room for families. Caution: there are stairs up to the great room where the kitchen is located. When you are having to carry lots of things up the stairs and are not used to the altitude, that is a challenge. Would stay there again.
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***** Perfect Mountain Retreat, January 20, 2009 By Lori VanDyne (Pittsburg, KS) My husband and I stayed here by ourselves for a getaway after his return from military deployment. Our only (semi-)regret is that we didn't bring some family to enjoy the house with us! The pics don't do the views there justice... in a word, breathtaking. It is the perfect combination of seclusion with proximity to great mountain activities. We were perfectly happy to stay in a couple of days, watching the snow fall, relaxing by the fireplace, "chilling" in the hot tub outside, and playing board games. The house has everything you'll need for your stay. When the weather cleared, we enjoyed hiking to the reservoir and nearby wooded trails. The pizza at the South Park Saloon in Alma was some of the best we've ever had. The locals are very friendly, and we liked getting away from the overly-touristy atmosphere of the resort towns. We'd love to come back and experience all the summer mountain activities the area has to offer. This is at the top of our list for Colorado destinations.
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UK Vacationers - Dale, August 29, 2008 By Anne Dale (England U.K) The property is exactly as described. It is spacious, comfortable and with excellent views. The location is very quiet and peaceful, well away from any busy traffic and not overlooked by other properties but not too remote. The towns of Breckenridge and Alma are easily driveable. Views from the property are exceptional along with excellent fishing very close by. The hot tub on the deck was lovely to come back to after a days walking or sightseeing, it was all set up ready for our arrival. The rental information and money transactions were dealt with efficiently and smoothly - even from the UK.